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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.76, 6,579.43 and 2,671.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.76, 6,579.43 and 2,671.89 is: 3,687.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.76 : 6,579.43 = 2,671.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.76/6,579.43 = 2,671.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.76x = 6,579.43 × 2,671.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.76x = 17,579,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,579,513.22/4,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.16

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